Defense Systems
Army’s hyperconnected visions depend on new approaches to software, networks
Empowering A-teams and Pacific allies requires overcoming barriers to secure access to data.
Threats
Army eyes munitions stockpiles amid focus on longer wars
The Army is using robots to help ratchet up shell production, but precision missiles are a harder problem.
Ideas
The Israeli military was unprepared to respond to Hamas’ surprise attack
Many have criticized Israel for its intelligence failure to anticipate the attack, but the attack's success was an operational failure as well.
Science & Tech
Hamas attack shows space-based sensing can’t see everything
A new Pentagon constellation will close some gaps, but the need for “old-school” human intelligence will remain.
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Policy
Top Marine outlines priorities for next four years
In his first interview since shedding the “acting” label, commandant cites people, modernization, and organic mobility as top areas of focus.
Threats
The Army is planning for a conflict with China—including shoring up blood supply
The service’s medical command is experimenting with blood storage and distribution, as it looks to overcome the logistical challenges of the Indo-Pacific.
Defense Systems
Army orders loitering munition for testing as soldier-borne tank-killer
Service will send Switchblade 600s to U.S. units for evaluation.
Threats
Platoons to get counter-drone gear in two US Army divisions
Joint Counter-UAS office says anti-drone gun trucks are also set for delivery to Ukraine soon.
Ideas
How did Israeli intelligence miss Hamas’ preparations to attack?
A U.S. counterterrorism expert explains how Israeli intelligence works.
Policy
The Army doesn’t know where a lot of its excess arms and gear are
As allies' needs soar, officials are racing to get a clearer picture of what's available.
Policy
Ukraine wants West's help in training NCOs and officers
U.S. and allies have already trained some 300 Ukrainian company commanders.
Threats
Air Force sent C-17 to pick up US troops in Israel
American service members were in Israel for a planned bilateral exercise, which was canceled.
Ideas
AUSA Conference Wire: 'Drones everywhere'
On Day 2, Army buyers roamed the floor looking for software to help build their tactical networks.
Policy
US finally labels military takeover in Niger a coup
The declaration comes three months after the country’s president was overthrown.
Business